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England survive sluggish start to overwhelm Australia in second half

England beat Australia 48-15 in the WXV by scoring seven tries in the second half after trailing by five points at half-time

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12

How the smaller ball trial in WXV has brought ‘mixed bag of emotions’

The trial has caused heated debate in women’s rugby, with England’s Zoe Harrison calling it the ‘worst decision ever’, but others more open to it

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

‘Whole and meaningful’: Red Roses coach John Mitchell becomes British citizen

England women’s World Cup-winning coach, John Mitchell, has revealed he became a UK citizen in July after a six-year process

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

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England Women are dominating rugby in a way few have done in any sport

The way a weakened side flattened Scotland brings to mind the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s and Pep Guardiola’s peak Manchester City

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20

World Rugby to expand trial of smaller ball in women’s game

Exclusive: A smaller ball will be in use at WXV later this year after being trialled on the sevens circuit

The Independent UK · Apr 19

Fiji and the beautiful south reveal rugby’s soul but northern money talks loudest

Southern hemisphere players are integral to the global game but the financial clout of Europe remains dominant

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24

World Rugby revamps international calendar after record-breaking Women’s World Cup

The new WXV Global Series sees unions take back control of commercial rights in a significant step

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

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How the expressive Ellie Kildunne emerged as the face of England’s home World Cup

The full-back enters a home World Cup as the reigning World Player of the Year – and the tournament could catapult her to superstardom

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Five players to watch at the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Who could be set to star in England over the next few weeks?

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Why a more competitive Women’s Six Nations would benefit dominant England

The Red Roses are gunning for a seventh straight Women’s Six Nations crown but their World Cup hopes may hinge on finally being genuinely pushed by their rivals

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

Red Roses make captaincy change with Zoe Aldcroft appointed ahead of home World Cup

Lock Aldcroft replaces Marlie Packer, who has been appointed as one of two vice captains

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

WXV triumphs ideal World Cup preparation for England, says captain Marlie Packer

The successes have underlined England’s dominance on world stage.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

England’s ‘ugly win’ to retain WXV title lays down important World Cup marker

The Red Roses were finally given a stern test for the first time since the World Cup final in 2022 and showed key characteristics to fight past Canada 21-12

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024

England triumph over Canada to clinch successive WXV 1 titles

The Red Roses extended their winning run to 20 matches with a nine-point victory.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024

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AAP · Oct 12, 2024

Wallaroos become WXV2 champs after triumph over Scots

Australia's Wallaroos have enjoyed a landmark victory over Scotland to become WXV2 rugby tournament champions in Cape Town.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024

Red Roses prop Mackenzie Carson: ‘You have to be a bit insane to play in the front row’

Capped three times for Canada before making her England debut last year, Carson is preparing to take on old friends and foes in the Red Roses’ WXV decider this weekend

AAP · Oct 11, 2024

Wallaroos rising ahead of title battle with Scotland

The Wallaroos will take on Scotland in Cape Town on Saturday night (Sunday AEDT), with the winner to be crowned champions of the tier-two division of WXV.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Loughborough lure back NRLW star Fran Goldthorp in potential boost to Red Roses

Goldthorp has re-joined the PWR club after two seasons playing rugby league in Australia

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The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024

Jess Breach scores hat-trick as England ruthlessly dispatch New Zealand

New Zealand 31-49 England: The Red Roses are closing in on another WXV title after another impressive display

AAP · Oct 5, 2024

Wallaroos repel Springbok charge for gutsy WXV2 victory

Australia's rugby women have earned a magnificent 33-26 win against South Africa in Cape Town to set up an WXV2 tournament decider with Scotland.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2024

Exeter’s Liv McGoverne floors Quins but absences take shine off PWR victory

Liv McGoverne kicked the winner as Exeter beat Harlequins 8-7 in the Premiership Women’s Rugby opening match but 31 players were away on international duty

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024

Zoe Harrison shines but England unimpressive despite big WXV win over USA

The Red Roses triumphed 61-21 but were largely unconvincing in Vancouver despite Harrison’s strong display at fly half

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024

Meet Morwenna Talling, the Red Roses’ understated ‘workhorse’ with a huge future

Exclusive interview: A developing force in the England squad, Talling has grown in stature since making her debut as a teenager and looks set for a key role at WXV

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024

Abby Dow reveals key mindset shift helping Red Roses ‘crush’ teams defensively

England’s defence was excellent as they beat the world champion Black Ferns in their final WXV warm-up

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024

New Zealand women seek ‘sweet’ revenge over England at Twickenham

The Red Roses thrashed the Black Ferns in the inaugural WXV 1 trophy last year, now they are in London wanting payback

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